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RK55 BHL

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,671 mi
Last recorded34,671 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BHL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,671 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 31,929 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 51,332 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,618 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 47,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test 'phone' bracket

Offside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 16 Apr 2020 41,258 miles

Bonnet safety catch requires lubrication.

Near-side hub - contaminated with C/V grease

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 14 Apr 2020 41,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge smooth/holed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet safety catch requires lubrication.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,849 miles

Front Tyre sidewall damaged + Perished

Fail 4 Apr 2019 38,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,264 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 35,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 33,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 33,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear door handle trim detached

service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,338 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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RK55 BHL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK55 BHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK55 BHL registered?

RK55 BHL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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